Headstocks food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Nottingham City
Headstocks holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Headstocks Public House, Bagnall Road, NG6 8SF
How it compares in Nottingham City
In Nottingham City, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Headstocks sits behind roughly 2,404 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,404 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 6% | ← Headstocks | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 346 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Headstocks none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Headstocks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Uk Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Aramark Catering Ltd Highbury Hospital Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| A J Convenience Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Asian Flavaz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Alder House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bal News N Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Apollo Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Headstocks
What is Headstocks's food hygiene rating?
Headstocks has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Nottingham City Council on 20 March 2024.
Is Headstocks safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Headstocks last inspected?
Headstocks was last inspected on 20 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Nottingham City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Headstocks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Headstocks compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,674 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, while Headstocks holds a 4. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects Headstocks and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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